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Honeydrop Flussom

Thought to be imported from Crescent Minoria, though it is also speculated that it is a crossbreed of a Rinrin Boubou flower for its nectar-dripping quality, or else a distant relative of the Wingilana Skyplantona for the similar quality of its nectar. Found in the Pachimori Forest, it prefers shady places, and the yellow points on it are thought to change color depending on the conditions it’s in--whether hot, dry, moist, etc--and/or to denote the ‘mood’ of the plant. Its Crescent Minoria heritage though is evident by the sheen of its stem and leaves, as well as the glowing quality the yellow bits have. It is distinct from a Crescent Minoria native flower however in that it does not produce lunar liquid, but only sweet nectar that can be boiled to create a honey-like substance, or consumed raw for a more watery but still sweet taste. Though it has been shown that exposing it to a lot of moonlight will cause the nectar to become milkier, and keep that quality until it has gone without moonlight for a good long period of time. In this way it is thought to be capable of at least blending a lunar liquid-like substance with its nectar, but as it does not seem to consume the lunar liquid like native Crescent Minoria plants do, it is thought perhaps that the need for it was bred out of it, allowing it to freely share whatever substance it creates with whoever is willing to put a container under it. During the Tea Festival, it is common to find wanderers place tea cups under it to collect its nectar to sweeten their tea. The steam from fresh tea is also thought to stimulate nectar production, but this may have more to do with condensation from the steam loosening up crystallized nectar that gathers on the surface of the antennae-like stamen. The petals are also sometimes used as temporary pillows by wanders, as they are quite soft, though usually damp. They can even be sticky from nectar that gets trapped between the petals, so washing and drying them might be the best to produce a feather-like quality.

Pinwheria Magnificentia

A tall flower of the Magnificentia family with curled petals. Though best known for red, they can be found in a variety of colors, usually being accompanied by two other colors resembling beams of light. Occasionally translucent and much fainter than the prominent curly petals, these parts of the plant might more accurately be considered bracts or sepals. A webbing is often found on the lower leaves that can be used to create candy floss or hard candy when boiled down. However, in older specimens, a hard, clear coating is known to form from the webbing, sweet to the taste. Whether one makes their own candy or prefers the leaf coating, if you find a rare Pinwheria in the wild, you'll know you're in for a treat.

Pinwherias prefer high altitudes with dry climates. They dislike rain and clouds and like getting lots of sunlight. They can be found in the Great Buddy Highlands or in the Great Buddy Mountains—particularly on the leeward side of the mountains—in Wing Alayna, as well as in central Warminia Songlianne.

Hariana Blosoma

A rare flower thought to be related to the Hariana family as they both share thin, hair-like petals and grow in the Fuline Ah region. However, Blosomas are only found on certain southern islands on the west side of the continent, whereas Harianas tend to favor the mainland (though some still can be found here and there on the islands, especially the larger ones)

The petals are sometimes used as decorations in dance ceremonies. They can also be candied and eaten as sour treats. The nectar of these flowers has a sour taste to them as well, and this flavor can even be detected in the stem and roots of the flower, though the stem is much milder than the roots.

Lesser Skypetal Flyona

A member of the Flyona family, Lesser Skypetals are distinguished by their leafy stems and lack of antennae-like stamen. Generally known as a wild version of the Sweetpetal Flyona, sweetener made from Lessser Skypetals is a lot less sweet, and generally takes more to boil down as its naturally sweet fluid is much more watery than its preferred counterpart. Still, a type of liorice can be made from boiling the stem and it is widely enjoyed, giving it one advantage over the more famous Sweetpetal.

Clearleaf Namiida

Thought to be a cross between the Flyona family and some of the clear plants from Crescent Minoria, the Clearleaf Namiida bears particularly sweet blossoms which rivals that of the Sweetpetal Flyona. Namiidas are also said to glow on nights where the moon is particularly full, leading some to believe it may also be related to Flarowan Pikanas.

Pampikana Siliana

A tree native to continental Fuline Ah. The seeds of the Pampikana are popular food items, and the fruits themselves are sometimes dried and carved decoratively, much like Warahara pods.

Pampikana seeds have an earthy, nutty flavor. The fruit itself has a savory, somewhat watery and vegetable-like flavor.

Stipa Grangania

The Grangania is an underwater plant that grows on nutrient-rich Gangan rocks. Its fruit is a delicacy beloved by Aqua Buddys, though land Buddys say it has a rather salty taste to it. It has a sweetness to it unparalleled by other aquatic plants according to the Aqua Buddys though. Though some Granganias have more a savory taste, they say. After its discovery, it quickly became a staple food in the aquatic community. Due to its ubiquitousness in Aqua Buddy culture, it is often known as the Spotil of the sea. Despite this, it is actually quite rare in the wild, having only become a staple once it could be reliably farmed.

Creamala Fressha

A plant rarely seen in the wild, but known to have been cultivated in the Queen's gardens. The Creamala Fressha is surrounded by tough leaves, said to have warded off creatures of yore who would steal the bounty within it. The fruit of the Creamala Fresha is very soft, and as its name implies, is used as cream. It is beloved by many for its light, airy, sweet taste.

When it is found in the wild, it can be found exclusively on the northern end of Wing Alayna, primarily on the northeastern end, though there has been a sighting or two on the northwest side as well.

Chekana Blawania

A legendary flower said to grow in the heart of Crescent Minoria. On some days, only the white petals are visible. On others, only the black petals are visible. It is thought to have similar properties to that of the Koshio flower, with a salty and spicy center. This has yet to be proven, however.

Kamiltail Shugana

A plant said to be found in the Sweetfields of Furheart Iiah, in the heart of the continent. Similar to the Gumidro Sweetflower, it is uncertain where exactly the Sweetfields are located. There are some areas that might be able to pass for such a location, but they are not in the center of the continent. So it remains to be seen where exactly you can find such sweet plants as the Kamiltail and the Sweetflower.

Gloagli Lavilav

A plant specially bred in one of the Queen's gardens. It had some distant relations to flora in Crescent Minoria, as well as Furheart Iiah. Its closest relative lives in Warminia Songlianne, where much of the crossbreeding took place. Though attractive to Neonyas and Kitonyas, it isn't actually good for food for them or for Buddys. Its purpose is primarily decorative, and it is highly sought after by Fashion Buddys for its color and texture.

Cloudpetal Founta

A relative of the Biminia Cloudpetal, Cloudpetal Fountas look a bit more tree-like, with large, drooping leaves like palm branches. The 'petals' of the Cloudpetal Founta are actually soft seedpods that contain still more cotton within them. The softest garments made by Fashion Buddys often use the inner cotton from Cloudpetal Founta seedpods.

Dellana Pichrüt

A rare tuber-producing plant that can sometimes be found growing near the Great Buddy Lake during the dry season. It can be a bit finicky, not liking too much water but also not wanting to be without it.

The taste of the Pichrüt is comparable to that of a peach, though it also has some turnip-like qualities to it.

The disappearance of the Dellana Pichrüt caused many to believe that they no longer could be found anywhere in the world, but a few sightings of them by the Great Buddy Lake have proved that the plant does still in fact exist.

Hariana Tuftoa

A species of Hariana found in Furheart Iiah. They are much softer than their Fulinean counterparts, who have stiffer, more petal-like bristles than their Furheartian counterparts. Because of this difference in texture, it is sometimes argued that they are in fact not a Hariana at all, but much more closely related to something like the Gloagli Lavilav, with its thin, curled stems and hanging flowers. It has thus been proposed to be renamed the Furheartian Tuftoa, but as it also has many differences from other Tuftoas growing in Furheart Iiah as well, even its second name has also been thrown into question. So it is still up for debate whether it should be classified under the Harianan or Tuftoan family, or even one closer to the Gloagli Lavilav due to their similarities.

Nomenclature aside, Hariana Tuftoa 'fur' is quite popular with Fashion Buddys, especially those who travel and need warmer coverings against the sailing winds.

Radiana Waterina

Rainwater gathers in its small, clear blossoms. The buds within their them glow faint blue at certain times of year. It is said to gather energy from the moon and stars and condense it into liquid form, storing it in the cup formed by its petals.

A close relative of the Radiana Kandia, it can be found on both continental Fuline Ah and Reline Ah, as well as their islands.

Ranrinia Triplana

The large base leaves of the plant are sometimes used to create a sweet, refreshing tea. However, since only a small portion of the leaves are needed to make the tea, it is rare to see all of the leaves plucked, though they may sometimes be missing pieces.

Despite being a rain-gathering plant, Ranrinias do not prefer heavy rainfall, closing up when they receive too much. They are generally pretty good at weathering the harsher storms, however.

The water Ranrinias gather is so clear and nutritious that small plants can grow in it. It is the best for keeping cut flowers vibrant and healthy.

While occasionally spotted throughout central Wing Alayna, it is also known to grow in Warminia Songlianne, and a variant of it can be found in Furheart Iiah as well.